Primary Responsibilities

• Increase visibility of HMI brand and high school programs, focusing on Semester and Summer Term

• Manage logistics for admissions travel

• Assist with developing avenues to meet priorities for student-body diversity & belonging

• Up to eight weeks of HMI promotional travel 

• Process applications and enrollment information

• Primary responder to admissions inquiries

• Read and score applications; assist with admissions decisions

• Communicate with interested and accepted families

• Assist with social media for HMI marketing 

• Serve in a key support role for the admissions team

Additional Responsibilities:

• Option to lead up to two wilderness expeditions per year (10-18 days each) 

• Option to be directly involved with students in a mentoring capacity

• 10% of every position is whatever needs to be done to serve the mission of HMI

Position Benefits:

• Dependent on experience: $30,000 - $40,000 salary annual total compensation

• On-campus housing and/or cost of living stipend

• On-campus residents receive free utilities, snow removal, and internet

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid parental/FAMLI leave benefits

• 4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year

• 3-5 weeks vacation annually

• Wilderness leadership training opportunities

• Professional development opportunities

• Sabbatical program
  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Proficiency in Google Workspace

• Current driver’s license

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• Legal work authorization for the United States

• Ability to travel independently around the country (in planes, trains, rental cars, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions and/or marketing fields, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting

• Strong public speaking skills

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working in outdoor programming

• Current Wilderness First Responder certification or ability to obtain such

About the High Mountain Institute  

Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 175 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has nearly 30 year-round staff, about half of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at HMI

The High Mountain Institute is committed to building a more diverse and affirming school and outdoor industry. HMI is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of our community. We seek to build a community (of faculty, staff, students, and trustees) that is ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective. People of color, LGBTQ and gender nonbinary people, and people with other historically-marginalized identities are encouraged to apply. Learn more at: www.hminet.org/dei.

How to Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Lovett, Administrative Coordinator & Registrar, via email at [email protected] and fill out the HMI Prospective Employment Form online. 

We will begin our initial review of applications on Friday, August 4 and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to HMI for a formal interview. 

Correspondence via e-mail is preferred. 

The High Mountain Institute is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of the community. We seek to build a community (of trustees, faculty, staff, and students) that represents ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective.